Cuesta College Police Department provides services to the San Luis Obispo and North County/Paso Robles campuses. The
department adheres to the standards for the selection and training of Peace Officers
as established by the laws of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST).

Campus Police Officers are vested with full law enforcement powers and responsibilities
throughout the State of California, identical to municipal police and sheriff departments.

Our department’s mission is to assist the education process by providing a safe and
secure learning environment for all students, staff, and the community through: Education, Safety, and Service.